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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech today, announced that her government will provide ID cards to gig workers. Gig workers will also be provided access to healthcare via a social security scheme.She said her government will invest in street vendors and online and urban workers. Gig workers of online platforms to be provided with identity cards and registration on e-Shram portal.PM SVANidhi scheme to be revamped with enhanced loans from banks, UPI linked credit cards with Rs 30,000 limit, and capacity building support would be ensured.A committee comprising representatives from various stakeholders had been constituted to suggest a…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: specs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: design and display Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: performance and software Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: cameras Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: battery and charging Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 2 vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: availability and price Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 2 vs. Galaxy S24 Plus: verdict The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is a minor upgrade over its predecessors. Like every year, it contains three models, Galaxy S25,…
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1899 (2022) Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (2022) Documentary Now! (2015-) Streaming has led to a wild array of choices, but it’s also led to the possibility that you never actually watch anything at all. If you’re spending all your time on Netflix scrolling, looking for the perfect thing, then we’ve got you covered. We’ve pulled together a list of three very different shows available on Netflix for you to watch now. Whatever you might be looking for, you’re likely to find something intriguing among these choices. We also have guides to the…
Dell is an excellent source of laptop deals, and here’s one that you wouldn’t want to miss — the Dell XPS 13 9350 at $300 off, which brings its price down to a more affordable $1,160 from $1,460. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this offer expires though, so if you’re interested, we highly recommend completing your transaction right away. If you want a powerful device with access to Microsoft’s Copilot, you won’t regret taking advantage of this bargain, but you should act fast to make sure that you don’t miss out. Why you should buy the…
An official with Meta Platforms’ popular WhatsApp chat service said Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted scores of its users, including journalists and members of civil society.The official said on Friday that WhatsApp had sent Paragon a cease-and-desist letter following the hack. In a statement, WhatsApp said the company “will continue to protect people’s ability to communicate privately.”Paragon declined to comment.The WhatsApp official told Reuters it had detected an effort to hack approximately 90 users.The official declined to say who, specifically, was targeted. But he said those targeted were based in more than two dozen countries, including several people…
Netflix is closing the chapter on The Sandman. The streamer announced on Friday that The Sandman series will end with its upcoming second season. There will be no third season. Showrunner Allan Heinberg expressed his gratitude to Netflix for allowing his team to adapt the beloved comic book series for television. “The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,” Heinberg told Netflix. “We are extremely grateful to Netflix for bringing the team…
Table of Contents Table of Contents The Galaxy S25 Edge is the rumored Galaxy S25 Slim This is the Galaxy S25 we likely hoped for The Galaxy S25 Edge is an example of a compromise How slim and innovative is the Galaxy S25 Edge? Samsung fans can finally rejoice as we have something truly different with the Galaxy S25 series. No, it’s not the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, or the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but rather, the new Galaxy S25 Edge. Yes, Samsung has revived its Edge branding, and in many ways, it follows the essence of the Galaxy S6…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Understanding the history of wireless charging What is Qi2 Magnetic Charging? The case to buy for superfast wireless charging How long does it take to charge the Galaxy S25 Ultra wirelessly? Why this case is still worth buying Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 series brings a few improvements, especially for the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra. While the new ultrawide camera, improved build, and thinner body may be the ones that stand out the most, one particular feature could offer the best quality of life improvements. The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes equipped with the same 45W…
Table of Contents Table of Contents What is a tariff and how does it work? Why are tariffs imposed? Tariffs as a negotiation tactic How could manufacturers respond? Will TV prices skyrocket? Should you buy a TV now? The consumer bears the cost. Remember that because it’s going to come up over and over and over, especially when it comes to talking about tariffs and whether you’re about to pay a whole lot more for consumer electronics. I call it a terror over tariffs — or “terroriffs” — a fear that tariffs will automatically mean higher prices on some of…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Luxury design Zippy and responsive Not a tech company Should you buy the BMW i5? We’re a number of years into the transition to electrification in the automotive world, but in the US, there still aren’t quite as many options as there could be. Part of that has to do with the fact that legacy automakers are still transitioning over to electric drivetrains. While most companies do offer at least one vehicle, the vast majority of them certainly don’t have as many EVs as they do ICE cars. The perfect example of that is…